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13 Ways to Use Your Gilded Oyster Shell Dish
Let's talk about Grit & Grace Studio's cornerstone signature creation, our Gilded Oyster Ring Dish! This handcrafted beauty is the oyster gift that started it all, and it remains one of our best-selling creations to this day.
Today, we want to focus on all the ways to enjoy our gorgeous Oyster Shell Dishes. These tiny treasures are as useful as they are charming, so go ahead and treat yourself to more than one!
The World Is Your Oyster
The world is your oyster! You’ve probably heard this popular saying throughout your life, and it’s our most essential mantras at Grit & Grace Studio.
But have you ever wondered where this oft-repeated idiom comes from? Or what exactly it means? What if we told you this simple, encouraging saying was actually penned by one of history’s greatest playwrights?
12 Ways to Celebrate National Oyster Day
August 5 is National Oyster Day, and we are ready to seas the day and have a shell of a party! (Aw, shucks. Did our oyster puns cause you to laugh - or groan - so hard, you pulled a mussel? Sorry not sorry, we’ve been waiting all year to bust those out.)
But hey, August 5 is here, and that means it’s time to shell-ebrate! We've got 12 of our favorite ways to live it up for National Oyster Day, so let's get shuckin'!
10 Ways to Recycle Oyster Shells & Help Oyster Reef Restoration
Last year’s restaurant closures and shifts in human behavior further contributed to the oyster shell shortages that plague oyster shell recycling programs.
Today we’re zeroing in on 10 powerful ways YOU can help us turn the tide on our critical oyster shell shortage and restore our essential oyster reefs.
10 Amazing Shades for Your Something Blue
Every bride knows Lady Luck is the real MVP of your wedding, which is undoubtedly why good luck rituals remain some of the most popular wedding traditions!
When it comes to courting good luck, we love the long-standing poem: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a sixpence in your shoe.”
Join us as we dive into all our favorite shades for something blue, from rich ocean hues to delicate dusty blues!
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Have you ever thought about where pearls come from? If your answer was “my partner” or the jewelry store, we salute you. If you’re wondering where pearls came from before that precious tiny gift box, however, we have crafted an informative, in-depth blog post on the history, meaning, and process by which oysters make pearls - and it is truly awe-inspiring.
We believe there is so much to be learned from our favorite little mollusks, and we hope you find answers, inspiration, and maybe even a new signature piece of handcrafted pearl jewelry in the post below!
Best Inscriptions for Personalized Graduation Gifts
Are you studying up on the best graduation gifts?
Everyone loves a personalized gift, and we've put together a thoughtful list of inscriptions, quotes, and ideas to help you ace this year's gift-giving test.
Whether you're shopping for high school graduation gifts or the college graduate in your life, we've got handcrafted, beautiful presents to celebrate your loved one's accomplishments.
Blessing Beads
We're all about blessings, whether it's counting them or (lovingly) blessing someone's heart. Because of this, our Blessing Beads are one of our favorite creations here at Grit & Grace Studio, and our shoppers adore them too!
We're delving into the meaning behind our gorgeous blessing beads. We firmly believe a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles, and our Blessing Beads are a sweet token to keep you centered and feeling loved as you move through your day.
Oyster Shell Recycling: From Oysters Rockefeller to Oyster Reef Restoration
Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? When you look at your Oysters Rockefeller, you probably think the answer is, obviously, from the sea (or from heaven). However, the story of how those delicious mollusks made it onto your plate and what happens after your dish is cleared is much more complex than initially meets the eye.
Join us as we take an in-depth look at the good and bad environmental impacts that come from eating oysters, why oyster shell recycling is so important, and the progress worldwide thanks to massive oyster reef restoration projects.
Best Charleston Restaurants: The Ultimate Oyster Lover’s Guide
Where should we eat tonight? Hands down, this is one of the most common questions tourists ask us at our King Street store. Obviously, at Grit & Grace Studio, we’re oyster fanatics, so we decided to put together the oyster lover’s dining guide to Charleston restaurants.
Whether you like ‘em shucked, on the half shell, fire-roasted, deep-fried to a golden brown, or even slurped down as an oyster shooter, our Ultimate Oyster Lover’s Guide has got you covered!
10 Customized Gifts to Celebrate World Calligraphy Day
Calligraphy is where handwriting meets art, and we believe that customized presents are where love meets gift-giving.
Today, to celebrate World Calligraphy Day, we’re catching up with the artists behind the script: our in-house calligraphers! We’re also highlighting their beautiful work with 11 of our favorite customized, handcrafted Grit & Grace Studio creations.
11 Companies That Contribute to Oyster Reef Restoration
We’re stronger together: it’s one of our mantras at Grit & Grace Studio. As ocean advocates, we’re so happy to see more and more people focusing on the health of our seas, and in particular, the importance of oyster reef restoration!
Today we’re highlighting 11 brands leading the charge for oyster shell recycling and oyster reef restoration, and we hope you’ll join us and support the movement!
15 Oyster Facts for National Oyster Day
We obviously never need an excuse to celebrate oysters, but August 5 is one of our favorite days here at Grit & Grace Studio because it’s National Oyster Day!
Shucked, grilled, roasted, or gilded and holding your beloved jewelry, we’re simply mad about oysters. We are taking a break from painting our oyster jewelry dishes to share some of our favorite oyster facts.